Workshop Listings

In this two day class, we will show you the techniques we use to achieve prints that look great and reliably match the master image file as closely as possible. As with all aspects of photography, becoming a master printer could take a lifetime. But with the information and workflow ideas that we will share in this class, our goal is to take some of the mystery and anxiety out of printing, simplify the process and help you consistently create prints that you love.

We are fortunate to be able to collaborate with HD Aluminum Prints, a company that specializes in the highest quality dye sublimation aluminum printing available. In the class, we will cover how to get great print results from a variety of printers and print media. Then we will help you prepare one of your images for aluminum printing, which will be printed for you by HD Aluminum Prints. At the end of the class, you will have a 20’x30” gloss finish aluminum print to take home. You will be also able to talk to HD Aluminum Prints owner and fellow photographer, Randy Hopfer, and take a tour of the facility to learn how aluminum dye sublimation prints are made.

Landscape and Night Sky Photography with Light Painting
Central Oregon is blessed with many beautiful locations for Nature Photographers.

The soft hillsides of the Painted Hills in remote Wheeler County are one of the areas most treasured scenic sites. Join internally acclaimed photographers Zack Schnepf and Christian Heeb for a photography outing in Spring. Both photographers are long time Oregon residents and know the area intimately.

Spring is the time of dramatic skies and an abundance of wildflowers in the hills.

We will explore the landscape during sunset and sunrise and will do some light painting in the area.

Join me for this weekend workshop in spectacular Central Oregon. We'll be visiting some of the crown jewels of the area. The exact locations will be determined based on seasonal conditions and weather in order to best take advantage of the photographic potential. During our field sessions we will cover concepts like mastering the technical aspects of equipment, how to work with available light, building strong composition and problem solving. This workshop is intended for students of all skill levels and experience.

We will also be demonstrating post processing techniques each day in our hotel conference room. We'll be covering beginning and advanced techniques using Lightroom, Photoshop and the TK Action panel to craft compelling landscape images. We will also be including some time after the presentations to answer questions and offer one on one help.

Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park is a sight to behold. Just seeing it during the day is a once in a lifetime experience. Due to its remote location Crater Lake also lends itself as a perfect landscape photography location. Capturing sunset and sunrise at the Crater rim while learning from two master photographers will be a fantastic photography workshop. Zack and David know the park intimately and will guide you to the most beautiful locations.

Join us for an evening of creative photography at Shaniko Ghost Town. A historic Old West setting in the Oregon Outback.
Enjoy photographing the historic buildings and the surrounding landscape in the late afternoon. We will light paint the buildings in combination with the night sky and Milky Way.

This Workshop is limited to 12 participants to give everyone enough space to shoot. We will shoot in groups of 6 each.

The world’s most beautiful country is waiting for you to be explored and photographed. This unique photography tour designed by Swiss born American photographer Christian Heeb will lead you from highlight to highlight. See and photograph verdant mountain valleys and gorges with villages and towns that date back into the middle ages. Icy mountain peaks as high as 15000 feet tower over ancient castles and pristine mountain lakes while we explore the photographic wonderland of the Swiss Alps.

We will stay in some of Europe’s highest hotels in style and comfort while having the stunning mountain scenery during our sunset and sunrise photo sessions. This photo tour is lead by professional photographers Christian Heeb and Zack Schnepf.

I offer one on one and small group guided photo tours when my schedule allows. I've been leading photo workshops and tours for over 10 years. Come join me here on the high desert of Oregon, or a location your choosing. The cost of a private booking is $600 per day for the first person and additional $100 per person after that (limit 4 people). Any travel expenses, if applicable are factored in advance. Contact me through my email if you have any questions: zackschnepf@mac.com

Private Photoshop Sessions (online, or in person)

Private online Photoshop workshops are a fantastic way to learn photoshop remotely from the comfort of your own home. I've been teaching Photoshop for over 15 years, I always dreamed of being able to teach remotely like this and now technology allows me to do just that. I'm currently using two technologies to allow me to give the best possible experience. I use Skype for online video chat sessions, I'm able to share my screen, allowing students to see what I'm doing in Photoshop. I also make screenshot recordings of the entire session which are available for download after the session. This allows students to interact with me one on one, and also have an archived high quality video file to study after the session.

I teach students of all ability levels, from beginners to professional photographers. Whether you'd like to learn the basics, or master advanced photoshop techniques, I can help you.

Recommended items: I recommend having a mic, either a built in mic or external mic. This makes the online chat experience much more fulfilling. A fast broadband connection is also required, the video quality of the session depends on your bandwidth.